Running: Race for the Cure kicks off with team captain “fiesta” on

July 13

NEWPORT BEACH - The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s

Orange County Race for the Cure starts on July 13 with a team captain

kickoff at noon and again at 6 p.m.

The team captain “fiesta” will cover how to start a team, goal

setting, timelines, pledge prizes, registration information, award

photos, tailgate parties and competition categories.

Two new categories, mother-daughter(s) and sister-sister(s) have been

added to this year’s race, which is scheduled for Sept. 24 at Fashion

Island. In 1999, the event raised $1.38 million for breast cancer

research.

Volunteers are also needed for a variety of positions. To volunteer,

call (714) 957-9157. For information, call (714) 957-9165. There is no fee to run in the event, but reservations are required.